亞美政聯執行主任葉南施 獲任洛杉磯縣治理改革委員

亞美政聯執行主任葉南施 獲任洛杉磯縣治理改革委員

洛杉磯訊 2025-05-30 15:19 ET

亞美政聯執行主任葉南施致詞，後為亞美政聯理事會主席胡澤群。（CAUSE提供）

亞美政聯 (CAUSE) 華裔執行主任葉南施（ Nancy Yap）被任命為洛杉磯縣治理改革委員會 (Los Angeles County Governance Reform Task Force) 成員，該項任命已於5 月 27 日獲得洛杉磯縣政委員會的確認。該委員會由 13人組成，負責實施經選民批准的G法案（Measure G），提高洛杉磯縣政府的透明度、問責制和公眾參與度。

葉南施說，「我很榮幸能夠為塑造一個更公平、負責的洛杉磯縣的改革做出貢獻。這項工作與亞美政聯的使命高度契合，即確保我們的社區在每個決策領域都有代表。」

亞美政聯理事會主席胡澤群（Charlie Woo）表示：「葉南施的任命體現了亞美政聯的使命——通過公民參與和領導力發展，賦權亞裔美國人。她在這個工作組中的角色確保了亞太裔社區的聲音和經驗，將在這個改革的關鍵時刻幫助塑造縣政府的未來。」

葉南施在非營利組織領導、公共政策、公民教育和小型企業所有權方面擁有超過 25 年的經驗。除了領導亞美政聯之外，她還擔任洛杉磯市建築與安全委員會副主席，並曾擔任藝術區小東京社區理事會主席。她的創業型背景，為圍繞治理、公平以及弱勢群體經濟權益的討論，提供了寶貴的視角。

亞美政聯 (CAUSE) 是一個無黨派非營利組織，成立於 1993 年，旨在促進亞太裔美國人社區的公民和政治賦權。透過增強領導力、選民教育和政策倡導，致力於建立一個更具包容性和代表性的民主國家。更多信息訪問 www.causeusa.org。

CAUSE Executive Director Nancy Yap Appointed to LA County Governance Reform Task Force

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 27, 2025

Contact: Denise Aquino

Communications Associate

Phone: (213) 269-4639

Email: denise@causeusa.org

CAUSE Executive Director Nancy Yap Appointed to LA County Governance Reform Task Force

Los Angeles, CA – Nancy Yap, Executive Director of the Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment (CAUSE), has been appointed to the Los Angeles County Governance Reform Task Force (GRTF) as an at-large member. Her appointment was confirmed by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on May 27, 2025. The 13-member Task Force is charged with implementing voter-approved Measure G reforms to increase transparency, accountability, and public participation in County government.

“Nancy Yap’s appointment reflects the very mission of CAUSE—to empower Asian American and Pacific Islander communities through civic engagement and leadership,” said Charlie Woo, CAUSE Board Chair. “Her role on this Task Force ensures that the voices and experiences of AAPI communities will help shape the future of county government at this critical time for reform.”

Members of the Governance Reform Task Force:

Supervisor Appointees:

• Brian Calderón Tabatabai (1st District)

• Derek Steele (2nd District)

• Sara Sadhwani (3rd District)

• Marcel Rodarte (4th District)

• John Fasana (5th District)

At-Large Appointees (Confirmed May 27, 2025):

• Nancy Yap

• Gabriela Gironas

• Julia Mockeridge

• David Phelps

• Rosa Soto

Labor Appointees:

• David Green (SEIU Local 721)

• Derek Hsieh (Coalition of County Unions, ALADS)

• Steve Neal (LA County Federation of Labor)

To learn more about the Task Force and each appointee, visit:
→  https://measureg.lacounty.gov/governance-reform-task-force

Nancy Yap brings over 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, public policy, civic education, and small business ownership. In addition to leading CAUSE, she is Vice President of the LA City Building and Safety Commission and formerly served as President of the Arts District Little Tokyo Neighborhood Council. Her entrepreneurial background adds a valuable perspective to conversations around governance, equity, and economic access for underrepresented communities.

“It’s an honor to contribute to reforms that will shape a more equitable and accountable Los Angeles County,” said Yap. “This work is deeply aligned with CAUSE’s mission to ensure our communities are represented in every decision-making space.”

About CAUSE:
The Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment (CAUSE) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded in 1993 to advance the civic and political empowerment of Asian Pacific American communities. Through leadership development, voter education, and policy advocacy, CAUSE builds a more inclusive and representative democracy. Learn more at www.causeusa.org.

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